Our stories: Great-Grat Aunty Edna & A Mother’s Pride

There is nothing more that Amber wants than to show off her beach-body and all-year tan in front of steamy Aaron Wilkinson. However, her mother has different plans for Amber’s day ­– cleaning Great-Great Aunty Edna’s revolting, hovel of a house. Amongst the mouse poo, dust mites, and mould, Amber’s pride takes an unexpected reality check.

A Mother’s Pride by Teresa Bassett

Shy Ruth can’t believe her luck when she is befriended by popular student Laura Mortoe. Laura appears to have it all: brains, beauty, and parents who dote on her. Before long, however, Ruth glimpses her new friend’s darker side. When the Mortoe family take both girls on a weekend trip to the coast, Laura’s behaviour spirals out of control—with tragic consequences.